Oahu Weather Forecast for August 16, 2026
Tropical Storm Lala will continue to affect the state today as it moves westward to the south of Oahu and Kauai. Areas of damaging winds will persist,...
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Oahu Surf Forecast for August 16, 2026
At 4 AM HST this morning, Tropical Storm Lala was moving northwest at around 15 knots with its low level center approximately located 105 nm west of...
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Oahu News:
Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii with heavy rain, flooding, and power outages, bringing life-threatening conditions and widespread outages, has emergency officials urging residents to stay off roads as recovery efforts begin. On Oahu, downed trees and flooding cause multiple road closures, further complicating travel amid the storm. Ahead of Lala's impact, Hilo and Kona airports and several ports were shut down to ensure safety. In political news, two incumbent Hawaii lawmakers lost their seats after primary election tie-breaker drawings. Additionally, nearly 44 acres on Oahu and Molokai are set to be returned to the state from the US Navy, signaling important land management changes.
Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii with heavy rain, flooding, and power outages
Over 250,900 HECO customers remain without power across Hawaii
Mainland crews coming to Hawaii as Lala leaves 250K without power
'Stay off the roadways': Honolulu Police asks residents to stay home amid Lala
'Life-threatening flooding on Hawaii Island; Heavy rainfall, gusty winds on Oahu: NWS'
'Severe flash flooding triggers evacuations in Naalehu, Waiohinu'
'Powerful winds rip roof off Kalihi Valley family home'
'Mayor Blangiardi talks Hurricane Lala preparedness and response on Oahu'
Hilo and Kona airports shut down; ports close on several islands ahead of Tropical Storm Lala impact
Maui News
Maluhia Maui Rotary Club to host E-cycle recycling event Aug. 22
Maluhia Maui Rotary Club will host a community electronics recycling pickup from 8 to 11 a.m. Aug. 22, giving residents a chance to safely dispose of unwanted electronics.
Water service outage in Olinda/Piʻiholo: water buffaloes available
A water service outage continues in the Olinda/Piʻiholo service area. Four water buffaloes (potable water tanks) are stationed at 1222 Olinda Road. Crews are on site to assess the outage. Restoration time is unknown at this time.
Seabury Hall on Maui announces campus closure for Monday, Aug. 17
Seabury Hall will be closed on Monday, August 17, as crews clean up fallen trees and address other impacts to campus caused by Hurricane Lala.
Maui TS Lala update: 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 16, 2026
County officials provided a mid-day update on Sunday, Aug. 16, of remnant impacts from Lala as it continues its path West.
Public input sought on Maui conservation funding
The Maui Soil and Water Conservation Districts and federal officials invite residents to shape local conservation funding priorities during an Aug. 26 meeting at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College. Representatives from the Natural Resources Conservation Service want to hear from agricultural leaders, farmers, ranchers, forest landowners and conservation/environmental organizations. They need input on current […]
Kaua‘i News
Kauaʻi County: What you need to know about Tropical Storm Lala
There are several road closures across the island, including Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge
Outer bands of Tropical Storm Lala bringing heavy rains, gusty winds to Kauaʻi County
At 11:07 a.m., Doppler radar indicated the widespread heavy rain diminishing over Kauaʻi, but scattered areas of moderate to heavy rain will continue for next few hours.
Kauaʻi Department of Water issues immediate water conservation notice for Hanalei, Haʻena-Wainiha
Customers are advised to limit water use to essential needs only, such as cooking, drinking and sanitation to avoid a full water service outage.
Island of Hawai‘i News
Lala now is hundreds of miles from Big Island, but the storm’s devastation will last a long time
As Tropical Storm Lala continues to move farther away from the Big Island, there remains a flood advisory for the entire island with rain still falling.
Hurricane Lala brings devastation to Ka‘ū; Hawai‘i County holding press conference with recovery efforts
Lala skirted South Point on Saturday, bringing with it sustained winds of 70 mph and rain turned small streams into raging rivers, smashing up roads, cutting off Green Sands Beach Subdivision.
45-year-old from Ocean View dies in head-on crash Saturday; 21-year-old in critical condition
Hawaiʻi Island police said it is unknown at this time if Hurricane Lala played a role in the collision.
What you need to know about Lala on the Big Island: road closures, power outages and more
More than 63,000 customers were without power on the Big Island as of 8 p.m. Saturday, according to Hawaiian Electric.
UPDATE: Search and rescue operation underway after several homes swept off foundations in Ka‘ū District
Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda posted an update about the developing situation in Nā‘ālehu and Wai‘ohinu, saying there is a joint search effort underway with Hawai‘i County Civil Defense, Fire and Police Departments, Public Works, Hawai‘i National Guard and the U.S. Coast Guard.
